DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Position Summary

As a Director of the Transportation Department, this position plays a pivotal role in overseeing shipping logistics for bulk and bag rock salt, ensuring timely and efficient transportation operations. In addition, this position will oversee the company owned trucking operations at Snowflake Transportation, overseeing the productivity of the fleet during peak and off-peak seasons. Key responsibilities include leading a team focused on shipping and logistics for bulk and bag commodities, negotiating freight rates, cultivating business relationships with owners and customers, and leveraging technology to analyze data to inform business decisions and improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Freight and Shipping Management

Oversee transportation of salt during peak season and manage non-salt commodities during the off-season. Obtain and negotiate freight rates for bulk and bag salt. Analyze shifts, spikes, and trends on to generate cost savings initiatives. Oversee a team that coordinates shipments of bulk materials to ensure timely delivery. Utilize back hauls to maximize production and efficiency. The individual in this position should assist with these duties as needed during peak season.

Team Leadership and Management

Provide leadership that drives excellence, continual improvement, and teamwork throughout shipping logistics and fleet maintenance operations and with external customers. Conduct regular meetings and provide regular performance reports to key stakeholders.

Customer and Owner Relationship Management

Grow business year over year through identifying and pursuing new customer lead opportunities including further establishment of a non-salt customer base. Foster and maintain strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement.

Operational Oversight

Support the operations of the trucking company through strategic planning and fleet management. Ongoing analysis of fleet operations and profitability, implementing recommendations for improvement. Determine, measure, and report on key performance indicators. Create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis. Manage the fleet maintenance team to ensure the companys fleet is maintained to the highest standard.

Strategic Decision-Making

Make strategic business decisions based on data analysis, forecasting, and budget considerations. Compile and analyze shifts, spikes, and trends regarding transportation to generate cost savings initiatives and increase profitability.

Technology

Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems to drive fleet performance. Data Literacy: Demonstrated ability to work with reporting tools to spot trends, establish fleet metrics, and achieve goals. Automation and AI: Ability to leverage automation and AI resources to drive demand forecasting, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Financial Management

Develop and manage company budgets with an emphasis on the trucking transportation P&L. Analyze financial data to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Safety and Compliance

Oversee all aspects of DOT compliance for drivers, dispatch, and the maintenance shop. Ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards in all transportation activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in Transportation Logistics.